The yellow azalea, Rhododendron luteum, is a bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with fragrant warm-yellow flowers that appear in spring. You might also come across this fast-growing species under the name Azalea pontica.
It’s perfect for growing in a free-draining, neutral to acidic soil alongside shrubs like other rhododendrons, pieris and camellias, where it’ll provide beautiful spring colour and vibrant autumn foliage.
For best results, grow Rhododendron luteum in full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained neutral or acidic soil that has been enriched with plenty of organic matter – leaf mould is ideal.
Deciduous!
How to grow Rhododendron luteum
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Rhododendron luteum is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Rhododendron luteum can be toxic.